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The Flavour of Bengal

The realization of what we are missing and also what the newer generation has probably not experienced at all, in relation to the renowned Bengali cuisine, encouraged us to make an honest endeavour to open an outlet where we could serve some of that. Being passionate about food and sincere in our efforts to recreate all those forgotten delicacies in the heart of Delhi, City of Joy was founded. With our fishes flying in fresh from Kolkata, we hope that all families nostalgic about Muri Ghonto and Bhapas, Tel Koi, Daab Chingri, Mangshor jhol and all those by-gotten dishes would love to come and have these delicacies and leave with a sense of fulfillment and a smile of satisfaction each time.

Chicken Cutlet (1/2 pcs) 300

Main Course

Contrary to a common misconception amongst casual eaters that Bengali cuisine is only Maach (Fish) and Bhaat (Rice), a connoisseur of good food would love the colossal repository of cuisine that Bengal has on offer. It is probably the only state in the Indian subcontinent which has an elaborate multi-course tradition where food is served course-wise and in a particular sequence!

Potol Dolma (Pur Bhara) (on availability) 220

Alu Potol Kosha 190

Phulkophir Malai Roast 210

Cauliflower simmered in coconut and butter milk into a mild red sweetish gravy

Begun Masala 190

Eggplant/Brinjal cooked with north Indian spices and herbs

Shukto (Our Speciality) 200

Favorite Bengali palate cleanser made with a host of different vegetables (bitter gourd being compulsory) cooked in milk with bori and tempering of radhuni... probably the most nostalgic Bengali starter... a must try as we specialize in Shukto !!!!Half Portion: 130

Jhinge Aloo Posto 200

Poppy seeds cooked with ridge gourd and potatoesHalf Portion: 130

Bhaja Maach/Fried Fish

Rui Mach Bhaja (1/2 Pcs) 270

Half Portion: 160

Parse Mach Bhaja (1/2 Pcs) 250

Half Portion: 150

Topse Sonar Bangla (on availability) 275

Half Portion: 150

Bata Mach Bhaja (on availability) 250

Chara Pona Bhaja 250

Ilish Mach Bhaja Tel-O-Kacha Lanka Diye (1/2 Pcs) 630

Half Portion: 330

Pomfret Bhaja (1/2 Pcs) 480

Half Portion: 260

The “maach” in the quintessential bhadralok’s “maach bhath” is inevitably Rui fish (Roho Labeo). Rui is a sweet water fish and belongs to the carp family. It is a Bengali’s soul food and has unending number of variations and recipes served almost daily in a typical Bengali household. We offer you the below spread to choose from the most common recipes of Rui. Enjoy !!!!!

Rui Katla

Doi Rui/Katla (1/2 Pcs) 310

Curd based sweetish less spicy gravyHalf Portion: 175

Rui Tel Jhal (1/2 Pcs) 310

Only three items - Nigella seeds (Kalo Jeere), green chili and tomatoes) are used to make this tangy and very tasty dishHalf Portion: 175

Rui Jhol-Bori-Begun Diye 310

Mother's everyday home recipe. Light gravy made with brinjal and bori (dried pallets of various pulses) Half Portion: 175

Prawn Malai Curry (2/4 Pcs) 570

Prawn Kalia (2/4 Pcs) 570

Traditional Red gravy of onion and tomato Half Portion: 320

Ilish ; has always been and will forever remain the King of Fishes.
It is not a fish one eats every day. But come a family get together or for that matter any occasion, it is sure to find its place right at the centre! And on that day, every other dish falls bland…

We try our best to source our Ilish from the most authentic places… as they say, “how good is a prospective groom is as good as he in his selection of the best ILISH”

PARSE SHORSHE JHAL (2 Pcs) 275

Chara Pona/Baby Rohu

CHARA PONA TEL JHAAL (2 Pcs) 275

CHARA PONA JHOL BORI BEGUN DIYE (2 Pcs) 275

Home made style preparation with cumin seeds and freshly grounded ginger and chilly .

CHARA PONA SHORSHE JHAL (2 Pcs) 275

Traditional mustard gravy .

For Bengalis all across, the word meat or “mangsho” has forever been synonymous with mutton or goat meat (although chicken has its own omnipresence throughout!!!). Just like Sunday family lunches remain inevitably incomplete without the Mangshor Jhol and Bhaat; all Bengali celebrations fall bland without the divine combination of Kosha Mangsho and Luchi/Polao.

We have put in our best endeavor to source our mutton as “Kochi” (tender) as possible to generate the true Bengali flavor out of our dishes and make them a pleasure for you to enjoy.

Mutton

ALU DIYE KOCHI PATHAR JHOL/RAILWAYMUTTON CURRY (3/6 Pcs) 450

The story goes back to the English officers of Indian Railways, for whom the pantry car had put together this special mutton dish, eventually becoming an all time favorite. Attempt has been made to stick to the original recipe as far as possible.Half Portion: 250

DOI MUTTON (3/6 Pcs) 450

Curd based light gravy of tender mutton.Half Portion: 250

MUTTON RHEZALA (on availability) 450

Confined to the periphery of Kolkata, this is a special dish made with coconut, dry fruits and yoghurt...a mughlai based dishHalf Portion: 250

MUTTON DOPIAZA (3/6 Pcs) 450

A typical dish where onions are used in two different stages while cooking. Half Portion: 250

METE CHORCHORI (goat liver) 450

Mutton Korma (3/6 Pcs) 450

Kosha Mangsho (3/6 Pcs) 450

Our signature dish….Slow cooked for hours without a drop of water..(semi dried), a must with Luchi and Polao.Half Portion: 250

The most commonly prevalent non vegetarian food item in our country is chicken, by a long way and there are endless variations of recipes!!! We have selected the authentic Bengali preparations of chicken for you to savor.

Chicken Korma 390

Rice and Bread

Kaju Kismis Polao (Gobindo Bhog) 220

Made of the fragrant Gobindo Bhog rice, this is cooked in pure gawa ghee with a sweetish touch and a generous amount of cashew - the way Bengalis relish it.

PEAS POLAO (on availability) 220

Fancy mixed rice, made with predominantly fresh green peas.

VEG FRIED RICE (on availability) 220

Rice made with shreds of various vegetables and Chinese sauces.

JEERA CHAWAL 220

Rice with a tempering of cumin seeds.

TAWA ROTI (2/4 Pcs) 50

Half Portion: 30

PARATHA (1/2 Pcs) 80

Half Portion: 45

FULKO LUCHI (3/6 Pcs) 130

Deep fried flat bread made of flourHalf Portion: 90

Koraishuti Kochuri / Radhaballavi (2/4 Pcs) 125

Half Portion: 80

SONA MOONG DALER KHICHURI (Min 2 plates) 230

We have tried to bring in the Durga Pujo flavors in this all time favorites.

Steamed Basmati Rice 150

Plain rice made of the most premium quality Dehradun Basmati.Half Portion: 90

Originating from the Mughal period, Biryani has been adopted by different families in India; most popular being the Hyderabadi and Lucknowi versions. However we also have Biryani from the “Royal Bengal gharana” which comes with egg and whole potato, making it a wholesome meal by itself. Subtly spiced, fresh and “dum” cooked to perfection, this is a must with Biryani lovers.

The “Chaanp”, slow cooked chicken / mutton in low flame is a perfect combination to go with Biryani.

Biryanis & Chaanp

CHICKEN CHAANP 250

MUTTON CHAANP 270

Mutton Biryani Dim Alu Diye 375

Kochi Murg Biryani Dim Alu Diye 350

Accompaniment

Mostly, sweet in taste and sticky in texture, “Chutney” in Bengali cuisine is not actually an accompaniment, to be had along with other dishes; rather, it is generally served as the penultimate dish, just before dessert and is and is savored all by itself.

Chutney

PLASTIC CHUTNEY 100

Made of thinly sliced raw Papaya and garnished with Kismis.Half Portion: 60

TOMATO CHUTNEY 100

The most commonly found chutney in a typical Bengali kitchen.Half Portion: 60

PINEAPPLE CHUTNEY (on availability) 140

Made of the best quality pineapples mixed with dry fruits and selected herbs.Half Portion: 80

Amshotto Khejur Chutney 130

Made with date, sweet aam papad and alu bokhara.Half Portion: 90

Kacha aamer Chutney (on availability) 140

A summer specialty, this is made of raw green mango.Half Portion: 100

Salad

SALAD 85

Raita

RAITA 100

Cucumber, Boondi or Plain
Portion:

Mithai/Sweets

KALO JAAM (1/2 Pcs) 70

Half Portion: 35

Payesh 140

NALEN GURER HOT SANDESH (seasonal) 100

NOKURER SANDESH (on availability) 70

Half portion: 35

Rajbhog (1/2 Pcs) 60

Half Portion: 30

Mishti Doi 70

Beverages

FRUIT JUICE 70

MANGO/PINEAPPLE/ORANGE

MINERAL WATER

1 Litre; price as printed

ASSORTED SOFT DRINKS /FRESH LIME SODA/ AMPANNA SARBAT/ LASSI 60

Cold Drinks 60

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WhatOur Customers Say

"....Lekin pehle de do mera ... Paanch rupaiya baara aana..." I could count my pennies and dance on this song after eating at this place. Eating here is like eating at a Bengali house adorned with pictures of Kishor Kumar...old bengali actors and yesteryear Calcutta. Dim lights and a strange fabric lined ceiling but, when it comes to their food, the flavors are explosive.
We ordered Bhapa Chingri (Prawns), Sarson Pabda and Chicken Rezala Bhapa Prawns that took the longest to arrive are a show-stealer here, If you are lucky, Bhapa Ilish is even better. The mustard kick is as strong as wasabi but the overall impact more sumptuous and satisfying. There is a reason there is rice on the table with every bengali dish, the carbs complete and balance out the outthere pungency of the dishes. Couldn't start with other two dishes till we finished this entirely.
The Pabda was equally amazing, light mustard in a rich creamy gravy and again, till we finished this with rice, totally forgot the chicken lying on the table. The food experience was going course wise with rice being a consistent playground for every game.
The Rezala was mildly spiced thick gravy made with cashew paste and the chicken was cooked so well that it might have given its live version a major inferiority complex :)
Every dish we ordered had a distinct flavor, each one better than the other. They are a bit weak on their dessert section. That day it was only rajbhog and that too ultra sweet and tad dense.
Overall, They have the best Bengali food that I have had till now in Delhi... Soulful food, City of joy is like a Bengali Mother to my Punjabi Heart :)

Manish Gulati

Thanks for keeping the bangaliyana alive in this multi cultural city.

Simantini De

This little place hidden away in alaknanda is a Bengali food treasure. The food is delicious & the ambience with dim lighting & posters of Bengali personalities hung all around is lovely. The fish finger, mishti doi & mutton curry deserve a special mention. I have been to the place several times & almost everything in the menu is worth trying.

Rohini Mukherjee

This was my first visit to City of Joy and I must say I quite enjoyed my meal there. We went on a weekend for lunch at this place which was on my must-visit list after hearing quite a few good reviews. The place was almost empty when we reached. Good for us!!
The walls were adorned with various framed pictures of Kolkata and Bengali movies. You can pass your time looking at those while waiting for your order. Their menu though a two-paged one had quite a variety of dishes. And being a die-hard fish lover it was quite difficult for me to choose which dish to have. They had so many!!! We ordered Diamond Fish Fry, Rui Sorse Posto, Kosha Mangsho and Steamed rice. Heavenly it was!!! The Fish pieces were huge and fresh giving it an Authentic Bengali taste. Kosha Mangsho tasted amazing with succulent pieces. The food portions are quite generous and service was good. And we left with a happy tummy!!!

Sudeshna Kaushik

This is perhaps my favourite Bengali restaurant in Delhi. The food served is great, the ambience is really catchy and on top of that they always play Rabindra Sangeet tunes in the background here. The best thing here is that you get good Bengali food and it fits your budget as well. Also there are photos of classic Bengali films hanging on the walls, so you know your dining experience here just got enhanced. When it comes to the food, I would give high marks to the kosha mangsho, dhokar dalna and of course my favourite here, the bhetkir paturi. Try out this place if you haven't and you wont regret it.

Joydeep Hazarika

This is the best place to eat Bengali food. Totally satisfied with taste and just amazed by the variety of dishes they serve. Total bangaliana. Regularly visit this place. Just overwhelmed by the quantity they serve. U can get all the Bengali vegetarian items here. Starters are too good. Apt service and really satisfied by the whole experience. Each day they serve something special which may be your favorite like murir ghonto, paayesh, mochaar torkari. Dhokar dalna.

Samarprit Chakraborty

This place is a personal favorite. Being an emigrant Bengali, city of joy successfully tickles the nostalgia of my Bengali tastebuds. Wonderful decor and the food is fabulous.

Soumyajit Kar

It has been absolute delight to be at this restaurant and enjoy AUTHENTIC "authentic bengali" cuisine.
It a small restaurant in Amravli market in Alaknanda.
Ambience : It makes you feel that you are in city of Joy with black and white photos of iconic Howrah Bridge, Esplanade and also of eminent personalities from city of Joy like Satyajit Ray and others. And how can one miss, Goddess Durga (Durga Thakur) . And you have soothing Ravindra Sangeet.
Cuisine : Absolute delight. We ordered
Aloo Bhaja -
Jhinge aloo posto-
Sukhto-
Steamed Rice-
Mohan Mung Dal-
Cucumber Raita-
Khujurer chatni-
Pomfret kalia-
Chicken Dak Banglow-
Misti Doi.
Only thing that was not appropriate was aloo Bhaja which was not authentic Bengali aloo Bhaja with badam and chilli powder.
Apart from that City of Joy - Keep up the good work.

Aditya Abhinav

Well what do I say. The Fat Bong grows fatter gorging on the bong delicacies here :) and if u haven't had bong cuisine u haven't had anything in life. Yeah I am biased. Can't help it.

The Fat Bong

AWESOME SHALA !

I would list all Bongs in Delhi in 3 categories
1) Those who've been at least once to COJ : :-) this category doesn't need a review..obviously they will keep on going back for the awesome food and ambience.
2) Those who have never been there : Just try it once...
Sorry, there is actually no 3rd category !
Owners, if possible, just try and do something to the entrance of the staircase. I know once we reach up and enter the restaurant, everything is forgotten..but on most days when the restaurant is full and there are people waiting on the stairs and the only place you can even wait is at the bottom of the stairs, then the market complex bathroom at that place is urghhh ....
But as I said, once you reach up..... bliss... sheer BLISS !